Health News

COPD 101
 Has it been getting harder for you to breathe? Maybe it’s the weather, but it could be COPD. 

How Tobacco Harms Young Children
 A new international report highlights the damage that exposure to tobacco does to developing children and calls for increased tobacco control measures. 

Millions of Youth Reportedly Use Tobacco
 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new study showing high use of tobacco products among teenagers. 

E-Cig Companies Face Legal Action
 Federal officials are taking legal action against six electronic cigarette manufacturers. 

Youth E-Cig Use Remains High
 Millions of kids and teens in the United States use electronic cigarettes, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

FDA Approves Marketing of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
 It may sound unreal, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved the marketing of a type of cigarettes. 

Youth E-Cig Use: Down but Still Widespread
 In the span of one year, roughly 1.8 million fewer young people reported using electronic cigarettes. But that means around 3.6 million children and adolescents said they still used the devices. 

New Cigarette Packaging Coming Soon
 You will soon see new cigarette packaging in stores near you. 

New Year, New Chance to Quit Smoking 
 Whether you have tried many times to quit smoking or you have never once tried to quit, a new year means another chance to successfully kick the habit. 

Number of Vaping-Related Injuries On the Rise
 The number of lung injuries related to electronic cigarette use continues to rise.